explorer.exe bug

Windows 11’s optional KB5074105 update fixes the missing password icon bug linked to August 29, 2025’s KB5064081 and delivers 32 improvements.
GitHub

Launcher for RetroBat supporting XInput/DInput gamepads, with the hotkey "Select + Start". Can also be started directly with Windows startup in "custom shell" mode, replacing ...

System selection: Choose a system (console, arcade, etc.) and BatRun will directly launch a game from that system. Random mode (optional): Enable the option to have a game randomly selected from the ...

I don't normally recommend installing Windows 11's optional updates – but in the case of this bug, I'd make an exception

Wondering why your Windows 11 desktop keeps vanishing? It's because of this nasty bug.
All Tech Nerd

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Bug That Crashes Explorer.exe, Releases Fix in January 2026 Update

Microsoft has acknowledged a serious issue in Windows 11 that can cause Explorer.exe to crash, leaving affected systems ...
Windows Latest

Microsoft says latest Windows 11 issue crashes explorer.exe, makes taskbar disappear, but a fix is rolling out

A bug in Windows 11 is crashing Explorer.exe, which could make your desktop UI disappear, including the taskbar.
Pocket-lint

5 sneaky steps I take to speed up Windows 11's File Explorer

John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...
TechRepublic

Leaked Windows 11 Feature Shows Copilot Moving Into File Explorer

Leaked Windows 11 Feature Shows Copilot Moving Into File Explorer Your email has been sent Microsoft appears set to deepen Copilot’s role in Windows, with File Explorer potentially the next app to ...